Thomas Louie Jackson, also referred to as "TJ" or "Tommy", (born April 4, 1951) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1986. He was member of Denver's "Orange Crush Defense" and helped lead the Broncos to the AFC Championship in 1977 and 1986 . After his playing career ended, he enjoyed a successful 29-year run as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He was given the Pete Rozelle Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.